Tottenham could be about to strike a huge breakthrough in transfer negotiations with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. The two parties are in direct contact over a permanent deal, likely to cost in the region of £60million, with the hope being he can feature in Spurs' next Premier League game against Manchester City.
A transfer looked to be entering a crucial stage this past weekend with Eze not featuring for Palace against Chelsea a real possibility. However, the decision was made by the player and Oliver Glasner that he would feature.
At the end of that goalless draw at Stamford Bridge, Eze appeared to say his goodbyes to the Palace supporters in the away end. If that was his final appearance for the Eagles, Eze was denied a dream farewell with his stunning free-kick disallowed for an infringement by Marc Guehi.
Oliver Glasner is of the belief that was not his last game however, with the Palace manager making his Eze transfer feelings perfectly clear.
Speaking about the England international on Sunday afternoon, he said: “He will come tomorrow to the Crystal Palace training ground, Tuesday off, we take Wednesday, and I expect him to be back playing for us against Fredrikstad.”
With two years remaining on his contract and Eze having made it clear that he wants to join, it is unlikely Palace will stand in his way. However, the deal stalling is a real possibility until Palace have signed a replacement with that aim appearing much closer following an update on Bilal El Khannouss.
Contact from Selhurst Park has been made for the Leicester City star with TBR Football claiming he favours a move to Palace over Everton, Leeds United and West Ham.
TBR Football's chief correspondent Graeme Bailey added: “I am told that El Khannouss has been considering his options and they are plentiful – varying from England, Europe and Saudi Arabia. However, Palace sources are very happy with how talks have gone, and they like the player.”
The Foxes now want £30million to sell the Morocco international after his relegation release clause, which was much cheaper, expired. Such a financial demand makes it likely that Palace will want a large portion of the Eze paid upfront while Spurs will hope they pay it through favourable instalments given their other transfer plans.